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Originally Posted by express_wagon
Wow really, you need to take out a lien on an at least 14 year old truck? I really hope that clean one you buy doesn't need the typical 80 baselining which tends to be another couple grand on top of the truck to make it factory fresh.
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Signature loan = no lien
I don't want some piece of **** that needs several thousand in maintenance right off the bat. The one I want already has the headgasket done, PHH,
and the axles have been gone through as well if I remember correctly.
I won't buy one unless it's clean and well maintained(with records).
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Originally Posted by zombiekiller
This. Factor in the potential front axle rebuild ( which just about all 80s need when you buy them) too.
I think my baseline and fixing on the 80 that I bought ran me a total of 3100 and change, but that's a little above and beyond the norm. I put in a 2wd kit, new shafts/birfs and had new driveshafts made with CVs instead of the stock style as mine was lifted beyond shims.
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Originally Posted by express_wagon
Yeah, yours is a bit more over the top than your typical front axle rebuilding which normally doesn't require new birfs ($450 each brand new). The front and rear axle job is a typical $1,200 if done by a professional. If you want to do brakes at the same time, tack on another $500 or so in rotors and pads.
Headgasket, look for another $1500 in parts and labor. Rebuilding the head is optional but that's another $300 right there if you want it perfect.
Cooling system in the 80s are old. Most owners neglect them. A full overhaul which can cost another $500 in just parts alone. This is a DIY. Not hard at all.
AC, prepare your angus. I am leaving mine broken. I ain't ready to tackle the **** show just yet.
Power steering, PHH, fan clutch, e-brake, these are also other know failures mostly because of age. Crap adds up. But once it is all sorted out, it's a great truck to own....well, besides the 12mpg.
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Like I said I'm not buying the cheapest one I can find, I'm buying one that's ready to go.
I've been keeping an eye in the classifieds on mud and I've been reading everything I can. I know what to look for and I'm not going to settle on just any old truck. You guys have to realize I'm coming from german vehicles, this **** isn't new to me.